September 21, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid announced nearly $5 million in Department of Justice grants to support Nevada courts, juvenile justice, and crime prevention programs across the state.  The grants will help programs that support victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as programs that help train judges, social workers, and community leaders in how to provide victims with the best assistance possible.

"Supporting programs that help the courts run efficiently, help victims get the assistance they need, and actively work to prevent crime by educating young people saves our state money and creates jobs," said Reid. "I thank the Department of Justice for funding initiatives that will help our court system assist the victims of domestic or sexual violence as they seek safety and justice."

Details of the grants are included below:

Program Grantee: National Judicial College
Program Name: FY 10 National Initiatives Improving Criminal Courts: Training for Leader Judges
Grant Amount: $645,237
Location: Reno, NV
Description: To introduce court leaders to management and leadership principles on how to effectively lead the courts and improve resource management

Program Grantee:  Chabad of Southern Nevada
Program Name: Juvenile Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program
Grant Amount: $250,000
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Description: To fund drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs with a focus on 10-17 year old children

Program Grantee:  National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Program Name: FY 10 Child Abuse Training for Judicial and Court Personnel Continuation
Grant Amount: $2,473,966,000
Location: Reno, NV
Description: To provide judicial, legal and social service workers with training and technical assistance they need to meet the many challenges facing juvenile and family courts through its Model Courts project. The project strives to achieve better outcomes for foster children

Program Grantee:  National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Program Name: FY 10 National Juvenile Justice Data Analysis Program
Grant Amount: $800,000
Location: Reno, NV
Description: To provide increased access to quality data and information to juvenile justice practitioners

Program Grantee:  National Coalition Against Sexual Violence
Program Name: Grants to State Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Coalitions Program
Grant Amount: $117,986
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Description: To support statewide efforts to coordinate victim services with the national Office on Violence Against Women. The office can provide support in training, technical assistance, and building public awareness

Program Grantee:  Step 2 Incorporated
Program Name: Transitional Housing Grant Program
Grant Amount: $249,206
Location: Reno, NV
Description: To provide emergency and transitional housing to victims of domestic and sexual violence

Program Grantee:  Nevada Office of the Attorney General
Program Name: Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Assistance Program
Grant Amount: $350,000
Location: Carson City, NV
Description: To provide assistance and housing for victims of domestic and sexual violence in rural areas of Nevada

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